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Greenwich Township City Zoning Code

§ 16-14.2

Prohibited uses.

[Ord. No. 1987-11]
Any use other than those uses listed in Subsection 16-14.1 is prohibited.
a. 
The following uses are expressly prohibited in all zone districts:
[Added 4-15-2021 by Ord. No. 103-2021; amended 12-21-2023 by Ord. No. 114-2023]
1. 
Cannabis establishments Class 1, 2, 3, and 4 shall not be permitted as a use in any zone in the Township.
2. 
Cannabis establishments Class 5, retail, shall be a permitted conditional use in the following Zoning District in accordance with the standards under Paragraph a4 below:
(a) 
Highway Business Zone (B-2).
3. 
There shall be no more than one Class 5 retailer awarded a conditional use approval and site plan approval in the Highway Business Zone (B-2).
4. 
Any Cannabis use must submit for a conditional use approval and site plan approval to the Planning Board. The following conditions must be satisfied:
(a) 
All Class 5 establishments located without the Township shall meet all requirements for licensure and hold the appropriate license issued by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission, Department of Treasury, State of New Jersey.
(b) 
The premises operated by the cannabis retailer shall conform to all zoning requirements set forth in Chapter 16 for the zone in which the use is conditionally permitted, as well as the general requirements set forth in Chapter 16, unless otherwise specifically provided under this section.
(c) 
The operating hours of a cannabis retailer shall be between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily. It shall be unlawful for any cannabis retailer to sell or dispense cannabis or cannabis products at any time other than between these hours.
(d) 
All facilities shall be closed within enclosed buildings and shall not be permitted outdoors.
(e) 
All cannabis products shall be stored securely indoors and on-site. No operations shall be conducted outside. No outside storage of any cannabis, cannabis products or cannabis-related materials shall be permitted.
(f) 
No cannabis product shall be displayed in any windows or doors. No cannabis product shall be visible from a public sidewalk, public street or right-of-way or any other public place.
(g) 
Deliveries to any Cannabis business shall be limited from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., seven days a week.
(h) 
Cannabis waste shall be stored, secured, and managed in accordance with applicable state laws.
(i) 
Consumption of cannabis products, by any means of ingestion, shall not be permitted on the cannabis retailer premises or adjacent grounds.
(j) 
Outside generators and other mechanical equipment used for any kind of power supply, cooling or ventilation shall be enclosed and have appropriate baffles, mufflers, and/or other noise reduction systems to mitigate noise pollution.
(k) 
All cannabis establishments shall provide detailed information on odor control from these sites. This shall include air treatment systems with sufficient odor absorbing ventilation and exhaust systems such that any odors generated inside the facility are not detectable by a person of reasonable sensitivity anywhere on adjacent property, within public rights-of-way, or within any other unit located in the same building if the use occupies a portion of a building. All cannabis establishments shall provide for noise mitigation features designed to minimize disturbance from machinery, processing and/or packaging operations, loading and other noise generating equipment or machinery. All licensed facilities must operate within applicable state decibel requirements.
(l) 
No cannabis Class 5 establishments shall be located within 500 feet as measured from the building to the common property line or zone, of an elementary school, high school, or charter school.
(m) 
No cannabis retailer shall be housed in a vehicle or any movable or mobile structure.
(n) 
The premises operated by a cannabis retailer shall be secured in accordance with State of New Jersey statutes and regulations and shall have a round-the-clock video surveillance system, 365 days a year.
(o) 
Signage design at the premises operated by a cannabis retailer shall comply with the Township's sign regulations at Section 16-11 of the Code. In addition, signage design shall not include artistic or photographic renderings of cannabis leaves, plants or the glorification of cannabis or its use.
(p) 
A cannabis retailer shall prevent and eliminate any conditions on the site that constitute a nuisance, including, but not limited to: preventing odors from escaping the interior of the facility; maintaining the exterior of the facility and immediately adjacent sidewalk and public right-of-way free of litter, debris, and trash; and properly storing and disposing of all waste generated on the site in accordance with applicable law and regulation.
(q) 
The following parking schedule shall be used to calculate the required number of off-street parking spaces per use. Where the calculation results in a fraction of a space, the required number of parking spaces shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.
[1] 
Number of parking spaces required.
[a] 
Class 5 Retailer - two spaces per every 500 square feet of gross floor area.
5. 
Additional criteria for Cannabis Establishments:
(a) 
For each cannabis establishment located within the Township a security plan shall be submitted to the Greenwich Township Police and a copy of the submission shall be provided to the Township. The security plan shall demonstrate how the facility will maintain effective security and control of the operations. The plan should include the following but not limited to:
[1] 
Type of security system to be installed.
[2] 
Installation, operation and maintenance of security camera covering all interior and exterior parking lots, loading areas and other such areas of the establishments.
[3] 
Tracking and recordkeeping of products and materials.
[4] 
Type of lighting provided in and around the establishments.
[5] 
Location on-site security team and armed guard on premises.